Postdoc RNA Biology Weed Control (f/d/m) in Frankfurt am Main bei Bayer

Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here.

Postdoc RNA Biology Weed Control (f/d/m)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discover and evaluate translational control components in target weed species
• Design constructs and conduct experiments in the laboratory to optimize transformation protocols in protoplast and plant cell culture
• Apply bioinformatic methods to identify translational control components of herbicide resistant genes from genomes, transcriptomes and ribosomal profiling in target weed species
• Carry out project tasks independently based on agreed-on priorities and deadlines
• Interpret scientific data with the help of computational tools and use insights for the optimization of experiments
• Keep up to date with literature in relevant fields and present scientific information to internal partners and academic conferences
• Supervise lab technicians in plant tissue culture and genetic engineering
• Assure appropriate management of digital documentation of results and progress
• Ensure high safety standards and company compliant action, taking into account laws, regulations and directives including assessment and evaluation of potential risks of all processes

WHO YOU ARE

• PhD in plant biology or related disciplines with proven expertise in RNA biology
• Experience of translational control mechanisms is a plus
• Knowledge of bioinformatics for genome analysis and translational control component identification is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology techniques including cloning, plasmid design and genetic engineering techniques for functional studies at cellular and whole plant systems; experience with CRISPR/Cas in plant systems is an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in plant cell line transformation and maintaining plant cell culture
• Experience with handling and interpretation of large data sets, knowledge of R or python is an advantage
• Ability and willingness to work closely with partners from other disciplines (chemists, computational biologists, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as good interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; German language skills are an advantage

YOUR APPLICATION

This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months. We offer a competitive salary and support both individual and professional development. We are looking forward to receiving your online application including a cover letter, your CV as well as your university/PhD diploma and references.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: Frankfurt a. M.

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 806951